refreshment
Americannoun
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refreshments
plural
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something that refreshes, especially food or drink.
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refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal.
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
- Synonyms:
- renewal, rejuvenation, invigoration
noun
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed
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(plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of refreshment
1350–1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment
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Water supplies, breaks and refreshment areas are also required on days deemed as critical.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Niccol said during the investor meeting that the company needed to further refine its supply-chain operations to guarantee more regular refreshment of goods to stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Currently making up only 3% of refreshment beverage volumes, the group still has plenty of room to run.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
It withheld the refreshment in a sleep slept on it.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
At the Max Pawn Luxury store close to the Strip, plush leather chairs, warm lighting and complimentary refreshments reflect a different economic reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Farage and Kenyon were in the area and simply "popped in" for refreshments, the letter stated.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
"I'm really happy that people have a place to do this," she told AFP between her table of refreshments and the green camping tent she shares with her mother, stepbrother, and his mother.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
We laughed and talked, and Wynn ran back and forth for refreshments in between Nan hollering suggestions and inspiring quotes from the porch.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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